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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:47:03 +0000FeedCreator 1.7.3Where to Get a FREE Snack Before a Spring Training Game Near Tempe Diablo Stadiumhttp://blog.brownies.com/where-to-get-a-free-snack-before-a-spring-training-game-near-tempe-diablo-stadium
<p><img alt="gourmet brownies, fudge brownies, free brownie" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/567b03b6-3dcd-445c-99e3-1f6b165b42e4/Image/a71ce7f4f5cf4bd2e5711d4ed9945b19/brownies_botpcropped200_12_cc.jpg" style="margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 231px;" />The first Cactus League 2015 Spring Training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. March 5, and we are excited to announce that Fairytale Brownies will offer a <a href="http://www.brownies.com/facts_info/brownie_flavors.aspx" target="_blank">Free Brownie</a> to everyone who brings their ticket into the Fairytale Bakery before the game.</p>
<p>While most of the country is still buried under several feet of snow, or bundled up in winter coats and scarves, baseball fans will be sporting T-shirts and ball caps, and soaking up some Arizona sunshine. But before you relax at the game, pick up a sweet treat at Fairytale Brownies down the street!</p>
<p>Spring training game attendees are invited to stop by the bakery before ANY Tempe Diablo Stadium weekday game throughout the Cactus League season. If you show your game-day ticket when you purchase a <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/fairytale-sprite-dozen.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">gourmet brownie,</a> you will receive another <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/spring-morsel-24.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">fudge brownie </a>FREE. (BOGO)</p>
<p>Fairytale Brownies is located at 4610 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix - about a mile from Tempe Diablo Stadium. The bakery store open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.</p>
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FeaturedMon, 02 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/where-to-get-a-free-snack-before-a-spring-training-game-near-tempe-diablo-stadiumAlyssa AndrewsFairytale Brownies Makes Monthly Birthday Gifting Easy for Businesseshttp://blog.brownies.com/fairytale-brownies-makes-monthly-birthday-gifting-easy-for-businesses
<p><img alt="chocolate brownies, deliver brownies" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/567b03b6-3dcd-445c-99e3-1f6b165b42e4/Image/c01ddff0d5cb3dd28c95bd7baf1a3ddd/sm_birthday_ss15_w1024.jpeg" style="width: 300px; height: 450px; float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" />Birthdays are kind of a big deal at Fairytale Brownies. Some of us decorate cubicles with balloons, streamers and confetti, and shower each other with gifts of food and little surprises - all to let our co-workers know they are special. And then we receive a treat from the owners of the company. I have to say - it doesn&#39;t matter how old you are, that little bit of appreciation boosts your spirits so much that you feel like you can do anything that day.</p>
<p>We&#39;ve discovered many businesses celebrating similarly - They&#39;re using <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/happy-birthday.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Fairytale Brownies</a> gifts as the birthday surprise.</p>
<p>Companies will email us a spreadsheet listing the names, birth dates and addresses to send for a particular month. Then we will ship the specific gift requested by the birth dates with the specified gift messages. Some companies choose to <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/birthday-8-morsel-favor.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">deliver brownies</a> to employees, clients or vendors at their home address. Others <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/birthday-surprise.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">ship brownies</a> to their work address. Either way, the recipient is sure to receive a fresh box of individually wrapped treats.</p>
<p>Fairytale Brownies are fudgy, dark chocolate brownies baked with premium ingredients, so think &quot;party in a box.&quot; They are meant to be savored and shared. We recommend purchasing a large enough gift box to feed the birthday boy or girl and a few people who sit nearby. (We&#39;ve been told that work productivity increases after eating a gourmet brownie, but you&#39;ll have to test that theory yourself.)</p>
<p>Businesses use this same monthly concept to celebrate work anniversaries as well. Instead of sending a birthday brownie gift, they&#39;ll send a <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/thank-you.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Thank You</a>, Congratulations or <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/happy-anniversary.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Happy Anniversary</a> option.</p>
<p>Any business interested in starting a new monthly birthday or anniversary program with Fairytale Brownies will receive <strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> on their first month&#39;s shipment if placing a order by February 24th. Email your list to corporate@brownies.com, or call 602.489.5123 to discuss gift ideas with a representative.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/birthday-sprite-dozen.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Fudgy chocolate brownies</a> are always a hit for celebrations!</p>
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FeaturedTue, 17 Feb 2015 18:50:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/fairytale-brownies-makes-monthly-birthday-gifting-easy-for-businessesAlyssa AndrewsIn college football, the best cookies land the best playershttp://blog.brownies.com/in-college-football%2C-the-best-cookies-land-the-best-players
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">For diehard college football fans, the season doesn&rsquo;t end with the bowl games. It extends into February.<img alt="caramel pecan cookie gifts" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/6e57b72c94c223b795c8d8ed7cefe1fa/caramel_pecan_cookie_gifts.jpg" style="float: right; width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">That&rsquo;s when high school seniors announce which university they&rsquo;ll play football for in the fall. Recruiting is a big business in college football &ndash; and it trickles all the way down into the world of desserts.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">ESPN&rsquo;s Jeremy Crabtree recently reported on a trend of cookie gifts playing a vital role in the wooing of high school football players.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">&quot;Kids get fired up by the funniest things,&quot; Florida Atlantic University assistant coach Nick Caley told </span><a href="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/12205921/cookie-cakes-zaxbys-barbecue-power-food-recruiting" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">ESPN</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. &quot;I know we&#39;ve stepped up our cookie game here at FAU. We now have cookie cakes for the kids that are the thickness of a brownie.&quot;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">The tactic doesn&rsquo;t always pay off. We wrote in September about a </span><a href="http://blog.brownies.com/how-cookie-gifts-make-or-break-football-seasons?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">cookie gift controversy</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> at the University of South Carolina, which reported seven NCAA rules infractions including one related to &ldquo;impermissible iced decorations on a cookie cake&rdquo; given to high school recruits.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">We think the tactic is more likely to pay off when you give cookie gifts from Fairytale Brownies. After all, the best cookies should land the best players. Right?</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">When you </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/bulk-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">buy cookie gifts in bulk</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, you get 24 of our best cookies for $35.95. That&rsquo;s less than $1.50 per cookie! Whether you&rsquo;re feeding a full football team or just your hungry family, cookie gifts from Fairytale Brownies are sure to please.&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedMon, 16 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/in-college-football%2C-the-best-cookies-land-the-best-playersMatt SimpsonGourmet brownies the inventor of peanut butter would lovehttp://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-the-inventor-of-peanut-butter-would-love
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;"><img alt="peanut butter cookie gift" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/5183848946b84afdd38cf8724c8e1bf3/peanut_butter_cookie_gift.jpg" style="float: right; width: 212px; height: 150px;" />Thirty-five years after he was born on this day in 1849, Marcellus Gilmore Edson changed life as we know it. (Or, at least as I know it, since I&rsquo;m somewhat addicted to his invention.)</span></p>
<p>According to Wikipedia, the Canadian pharmacist became the first person to patent peanut butter in 1884. In his patent application, he described peanut butter as having &ldquo;a consistency like that of butter, lard, or ointment&rdquo; and requiring peanuts to be milled to &ldquo;a fluid or semi-fluid state.&rdquo;</p>
<p>If that sounds less than appetizing, our peanut butter-flavored gourmet brownies and cookie gifts may do the trick for you.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Cookie</a> combines natural peanut butter and pure cane sugar to create a creamy cookie with that classic peanut butter taste.</p>
<p>Our customer service team lead Ellie Perry is especially fond of the cookie. &ldquo;The peanut butter cookie is a classic-style cookie,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Rich peanut butter flavor with just the right amount of crunch on the edge and soft texture in the middle. LOVE IT!&rdquo;</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-peanut-butter-brownies.aspx?scid=blog" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Brownie</a> combines velvety peanut butter and smooth dark chocolate in a rich, gourmet brownie. Fairytale Brownies fan&nbsp;Mary Beth of Olean, New York, raved, &ldquo;These brownies are the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate -- outstanding taste!&rdquo;</p>
<p>Whether you&rsquo;re in the mood for a gourmet brownie or a delicious cookie gift, Fairytale Brownies has your peanut butter craving covered. Happy birthday, Mr. Edson!&nbsp;</p>
FeaturedSat, 07 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-the-inventor-of-peanut-butter-would-loveMatt SimpsonGourmet brownies we’d enjoy again and again on Groundhog Dayhttp://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-we%E2%80%99d-enjoy-again-and-again-on-groundhog-day
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Well, it&#39;s Groundhog Day... again&hellip;<img alt="espresso nib gourmet brownie" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/b15bbd6cc1b5ed08979b427323cafb8a/espresso_nib_gourmet_brownie.jpg" style="float: right; width: 212px; height: 150px;" /></span></p>
<p>Bill Murray&rsquo;s 1993 comedy hit Groundhog Day is as key to my knowledge of the holiday as Punxsutawney Phil. As you may recall, Murray&rsquo;s character was doomed to repeat Groundhog Day over and over until he managed to successfully woo costar Andie MacDowell.</p>
<p>Over the last couple years, we&rsquo;ve asked our teammates which of our gourmet brownie and cookie gifts is their favorite. These are the treats they&rsquo;d enjoy again and again &hellip; just in case Groundhog Day repeats.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">&ldquo;My favorites have got to be the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-toffee-crunch-brownies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Toffee Crunch Brownie</strong></a>. I love the crunchiness of the toffee when it comes straight out of the refrigerator. Also, the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/fairytale-bar-dozen.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Fairytale Bars</strong></a>&nbsp;are just so good. I can&rsquo;t resist the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/two-dozen-bulk-cheesecake-swirl-bars.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Cheesecake Swirl Bar</strong></a>. Our sweet and buttery bars can&#39;t be beat.&rdquo; ~ Jasmin Santiago, retail sales</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">&ldquo;My favorite brownie is definitely the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-raspberry-swirl-brownies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Raspberry Swirl Brownie</strong></a>. The raspberry flavor just melts in your mouth. Oh, and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Peanut Butter Cookie</strong></a>&nbsp;is absolutely amazing.&rdquo; ~ Donna Baker, accounting</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">&ldquo;My favorite Fairytale Brownies product is the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?SCID=blog" target="_blank"><strong>Peanut Butter Cookie</strong></a>. I love anything with peanut butter, and the peanut butter cookie is a classic-style cookie. Rich peanut butter flavor with just the right amount of crunch on the edge and soft texture in the middle. LOVE IT!&rdquo; ~ Ellie Perry, customer service</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">&ldquo;I really enjoy the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-cream-cheese-brownies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Cream Cheese Brownies</strong></a>. They&rsquo;re chocolate with smooth cream cheese swirled through. The cream cheese gives the brownies such a great flavor. It&rsquo;s almost like frosting. It&rsquo;s delicious.&rdquo; ~ Colleen Flynn, graphic design</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">&ldquo;My current favorite is our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?SCID=blog" target="_blank"><strong>Peanut Butter Cookie</strong></a>. I&rsquo;m a HUGE peanut butter lover, and the Peanut Butter Cookie satisfies that craving anytime.&rdquo; ~ Melissa Eisenstein, customer service</p>
<p>Well that sure got me hungry for my favorite: the <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-espresso-nib-brownies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Espresso Nib Brownie</a>. Fortunately, I&rsquo;ve got some in my refrigerator &hellip; just in case today repeats itself!</p>
FeaturedMon, 02 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-we%E2%80%99d-enjoy-again-and-again-on-groundhog-dayMatt SimpsonNo 3D printer? Order cookies by mail from us!http://blog.brownies.com/no-3d-printer-order-cookies-by-mail-from-us
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">You may not have seen one yet, but 3D printers are the next big thing.<img alt="cookie gifts" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/a4f4b9d549e8ed5d6acabd1d5053fd6e/cookie_gifts.jpg" style="float: right; width: 180px; height: 200px;" /></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">What are they? 3D printers create real-life versions of digital files by layering threads of plastic on top of one another. NASA recently emailed a file of a wrench to the International Space Station and the astronauts aboard &ldquo;printed&rdquo; it to tighten a bolt. How cool is that?!?</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Not all use cases for a 3D printer are as glamorous. But they sure can be tasty.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://cookiecaster.com/" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Cookie Caster</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> is a new website where you can design a custom cookie cutter and print it on your in-home 3D printer. Now that would make for some unique cookie gifts!</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">What, you don&rsquo;t have your own 3D printer yet? Well, don&rsquo;t worry about that. As long as you don&rsquo;t mind your cookies being round, you can </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">order cookies by mail</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> from Fairytale Brownies.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Baked with premium, all-natural ingredients, our gourmet cookie gifts are just like homemade. And they come in six mouth-watering flavors: </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Peanut Butter</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-mint-chocolate-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-double-chocolate-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Double Chocolate</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-caramel-pecan-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Caramel Pecan</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-coconut-walnut-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Coconut Walnut</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, and </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-toffee-chocolate-chip-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Toffee Chocolate Chip</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Sure, they&rsquo;re only available shaped as a standard-issue 3.25-inch round circle. But until you&rsquo;re ready to create custom cookie cutters on your in-home 3D printer, at least you can order round cookies by mail from Fairytale Brownies.&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedMon, 19 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/no-3d-printer-order-cookies-by-mail-from-usMatt SimpsonPecan brownie gifts that are fit for a Kinghttp://blog.brownies.com/pecan-brownie-gifts-that-are-fit-for-a-king
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is coming January 19. There&rsquo;s increased interest in the man behind the holiday this year thanks to the acclaimed new film </span><em style="line-height: 1.6;">Selma</em><span style="line-height: 1.6;">.<img alt="pecan brownie gift" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/c7fe21ca3d5ddacef8233f93520e7aa9/pecan_brownie_gift.jpg" style="float: right; width: 212px; height: 150px;" /></span></p>
<p><em>Selma</em> dramatizes the protest marches from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala., that led to the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The movie is a Golden Globe nominee for best motion picture, best actor, and best director.</p>
<p>We did a little research and found that King&rsquo;s favorite food was pecan pie. That&rsquo;s not surprising. My family&rsquo;s from the south too and we love pecan pie.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">At Fairytale Brownies, we feature pecans in three of our gourmet cookie and brownie gifts.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Our </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/12-bulk-pecan-brownies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Pecan Brownie gifts</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> burst with handfuls of fresh, crunchy pecan halves. They&rsquo;re available as full-size Fairytale Brownies or snack-size Fairytale Sprites.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Topped by a layer of chopped pecans, our </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-pecan-blondie-bars.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Pecan Blondie Bars</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> deliver the perfect blend of moist cake and satisfying crunch.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">And our </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-caramel-pecan-cookies.aspx" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Caramel Pecan Cookies</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> combine organic vanilla extract, buttery caramel, and premium pecans to pair chewy and crunchy in one gourmet cookie.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Next week, honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day how you like. Check out </span><em style="line-height: 1.6;">Selma</em><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> at a theater near you or just enjoy some gourmet cookie or brownie gifts with pecans this month.&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedMon, 12 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/pecan-brownie-gifts-that-are-fit-for-a-kingMatt SimpsonMail order cookies: Safer than baking at home?http://blog.brownies.com/mail-order-cookies%3A-safer-than-baking-at-home
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently took a swipe at a cherished American baking tradition.<img alt="mail order cookies" src="http://cdn.app.compendium.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/1e698982754612519f981380829cebd4/mail_order_cookies.jpg" style="float: right; width: 212px; height: 150px;" /></span></p>
<p>A few days before Christmas, the USDA <a href="https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/547846771163299841" target="_blank">tweeted</a>, &ldquo;Baking cookies for Santa? Don&rsquo;t eat the raw dough! It contains uncooked eggs that may contain Salmonella bacteria.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Bah humbug!</p>
<p>If you can&rsquo;t resist tempting fate by tasting your cookie dough, you could leave the baking to Fairytale Brownies. We offer <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">mail order cookies</a> in six delicious flavors.</p>
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<li>Natural peanut butter and pure cane sugar give our creamy <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Cookie</a> that classic peanut butter taste.</li>
<li>Cocoa powder and pure peppermint oil create the perfect blend of richness and cool, mint bursts in our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-mint-chocolate-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate Cookie</a>.</li>
<li>Fine cocoa powder and rich Callebaut Belgian chocolate chips make our moist <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-double-chocolate-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Double Chocolate Cookie</a> a chocolate dream.</li>
<li>With organic vanilla extract, buttery caramel, and premium pecans, our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-caramel-pecan-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Caramel Pecan Cookie</a> offers a chewiness with a satisfying crunch.</li>
<li>Toasty walnuts, sweet coconut flakes, and rich chocolate cocoa form a blend of flavors with a velvety smooth finish in our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-coconut-walnut-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Coconut Walnut Cookie</a>.</li>
<li>The dark brown sugar, Belgian chocolate chips, and chewy toffee in our <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/24-bulk-toffee-chocolate-chip-cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie</a> combine for a sophisticated sweetness.</li>
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<p>The next time you have a cookie craving, don&rsquo;t risk your health or draw the ire of the USDA. Play it safe with <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">mail order cookies</a> from Fairytale Brownies.&nbsp;</p>
FeaturedMon, 05 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/mail-order-cookies%3A-safer-than-baking-at-homeMatt SimpsonBest brownie? Of course! First brownies? Well, not so fast.http://blog.brownies.com/best-brownie-of-course-first-brownies-well2c-not-so-fast
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;"><img alt="best brownies" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/5f5dce29813cbb6bad8ce6f4facbb420/best_brownies.jpg" style="float: right; width: 215px; height: 215px;" />At Fairytale Brownies, we&rsquo;re confident that when you order brownies from us, you&rsquo;ll receive the </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/best-sellers.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">best brownies</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> out there.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">That said, we&rsquo;ll readily admit that our brownies weren&rsquo;t the first brownies out there. After all, we didn&rsquo;t start baking brownies until 1992.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Mental Floss, a magazine dedicated to random facts and trivia, recently provided some of the back story on the world&rsquo;s first brownies. Alas, identifying the inventor of any dessert dish can be a challenge. It&rsquo;s not like patents are involved. So, the magazine offered up three scenarios:</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">1) An unknown chef was making biscuits and mixed in melted chocolate by accident. Either that or he was baking a cake and ran out of flour. We think the ambiguity alone is enough to discredit this theory.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">2) A housewife in Bangor, Maine, was baking a chocolate cake and forgot to add baking powder. That seems a bit more plausible to us, but it doesn&rsquo;t explain how brownies gained popularity outside her kitchen.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">3) Chefs at Chicago&rsquo;s Palmer House Hotel invented the brownie to go in boxed lunches at the World Columbian Exposition of 1893. That brownie had twice the chocolate as today&rsquo;s brownies, plus walnuts and an apricot glaze.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Check out the </span><a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/60011/who-invented-brownie" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Mental Floss article</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> to learn more about the brownie&rsquo;s origins. Or just </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/classic-gifts.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">order brownies</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> from us. They may not have been first, but they sure are the best brownies.&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedTue, 16 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/best-brownie-of-course-first-brownies-well2c-not-so-fastMatt SimpsonGet gourmet cookies delivered with your coffee – not in your coffeehttp://blog.brownies.com/get-gourmet-cookies-delivered-with-your-coffee-e28093-not-in-your-coffee
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;"><img alt="gourmet cookies delivered" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/6998b4bd0a2b725d07804a17dc8ed1c5/gourmet_cookies_delivered.jpg" style="float: right; width: 215px; height: 215px;" />Would you rather have gourmet cookies delivered with your coffee or gourmet cookies delivered </span><em style="line-height: 1.6;">in</em><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> your coffee?</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">It seems three of the world&rsquo;s largest coffee retailers are trying to duplicate the success of the Pumpkin Spice Latte by following up that fall tradition with a new winter specialty: cookie-flavored coffee. According to the </span><a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2014/11/10/coffee-companies-going-for-holiday-cookie-coffee-combination/Cznc1nFayK2kEHlBpdU2ZL/story.html" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Boston Globe</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, there will be four new cookie coffees released by Caribou Coffee, Dunkin&rsquo; Donuts, and Starbucks.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Caribou Coffee recently released its Gingersnap Cookie Mocha which includes hints of ginger, allspice, and clove.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Starbucks&rsquo; new Chestnut Praline Latte is espresso, steamed milk, and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices topped off with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. It&rsquo;s the first new holiday drink from Starbucks in years.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Not to be outdone, Dunkin&rsquo; Donuts is releasing two cookie-flavored drinks. Topped with red and green sugar, the Sugar Cookie Latte emulates the taste of frosted cookies. Meanwhile, the Snickerdoodle Cookie Latte mixes sugar and cinnamon.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">While that all sounds tempting to us, we&rsquo;d rather keep it simple. What about </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/cookies.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">gourmet cookies</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> from Fairytale Brownies served alongside a hot cup of black coffee?</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">And, during the holiday season, you can have your gourmet cookies delivered in wintry seasonal bands inscribed with </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/happy-holidays.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Happy Holidays</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/christmas.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Merry Christmas</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, or </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/celebrate-the-season.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Celebrate the Season</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. Have gourmet cookies delivered with your coffee &ndash; not in your coffee &ndash; today!&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedTue, 09 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/get-gourmet-cookies-delivered-with-your-coffee-e28093-not-in-your-coffeeMatt SimpsonDitch the guilt and share a fudgy chocolate brownie gift with a friendhttp://blog.brownies.com/ditch-the-guilt-and-share-a-fudgy-chocolate-brownie-gift-with-a-friend
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;"><img alt="fudgy chocolate brownie gift" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/20b63d39-776e-483c-acca-b4ede9703f3c/Image/5f5dce29813cbb6bad8ce6f4facbb420/fudgy_chocolate_brownie_gift.jpg" style="float: right; width: 215px; height: 215px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />The Journal of Consumer Research recently released a study that contains great news for lovers of </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/classic-gifts.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">fudgy chocolate brownies</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;"> worldwide.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">It turns out that when you ask a friend to share a dessert &ndash; as opposed to each of you picking your own &ndash; it reduces your friend&rsquo;s guilt by removing the burden of choice. Or, in the words of technology magazine </span><a href="http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/10/get-ordered-to-eat-a-brownie-and-youll-feel-good-about-it/" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Ars Technica</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">:</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;">&ldquo;Normally, people do not enjoy being forced to do something. People also do not enjoy the guilt that comes with doing something that is bad for them. Surprisingly, these two wrongs seem to make a right: when people are compelled to engage in vices, they feel better than when they freely choose the vice for themselves.&rdquo;</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Huzzah!</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">In honor of this new research, we&rsquo;d like to remind you that we have three brownie gifts wrapped in wintry bands inscribed with seasonal messages that are fit for sharing this holiday season. Whether you want to say </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/happy-holidays.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Happy Holidays</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/christmas.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Merry Christmas</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, or </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/celebrate-the-season.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Celebrate the Season</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, Fairytale Brownies has you covered.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">So, share a fudgy chocolate brownie gift with a friend or family member this winter. They&rsquo;ll be thankful that you assuaged their guilt. And you&rsquo;ll be thankful for a delicious dessert split with a loved one.&nbsp;</span></p>
FeaturedTue, 02 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/ditch-the-guilt-and-share-a-fudgy-chocolate-brownie-gift-with-a-friendMatt SimpsonGourmet brownies with pumpkin for fans of fallhttp://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-with-pumpkin-for-fans-of-fall
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Growing up in the dry desert climate of metro Phoenix, I had little exposure to changing leaves. In fact, my understanding of fall color was pretty much limited to exterior shots of college football stadiums in the Midwest.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Well, late last month I ventured into the forests of northern Arizona to do a little leaf peeping. I loved what I found. Reds. Oranges. Golds. Ah yes. Fall was in the air!</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">If you&rsquo;re as excited about fall as I was in that moment, then Fairytale Brownies has you covered with gourmet brownies with a fall theme.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">We offer more than two dozen configurations of our </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/fall.aspx?scid=blog" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">gourmet brownies with fall-themed bands</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. Wrapped in a festive Happy Thanksgiving or golden fall gift band, these Belgian chocolate brownies are a great way to warm your loved one&rsquo;s hearts and souls on cool autumn evenings.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Plus, for a limited time, we&rsquo;re offering our seasonal </span><a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/pumpkin-spice.aspx?scid=BLOG" style="line-height: 1.6;" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Brownie</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. Our newest creation combines sweet pumpkin puree with cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger to create the ultimate gourmet brownie for fall.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">It&rsquo;s getting awfully late for leaf peeping excursions. But there&rsquo;s still time to fall in love with fall. A pumpkin-flavored Belgian chocolate brownie or two will definitely help set the mood!</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;"><img alt="pumpkin brownies" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/f88e96c4-f5bf-423b-9b1d-94666ff32433/Image/0a19054d56c46d190e94ab0a64ce1a7b/pumpkin_brownies.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /></span></p>
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/gourmet-brownies-with-pumpkin-for-fans-of-fallMatt SimpsonBizRate Platinum "Circle of Excellence" 2014 Winnershttp://blog.brownies.com/bizrate-platimum-circle-of-excellence-2014-winners
<p>Every year&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bizrate.com/boutique/2014circleofexcellence.html" target="_blank">BizRate Insights</a> (a division of <a href="http://connexity.com/" target="_blank">Connexity</a> and one of the largest sources of consumer-generated reviews of online retailers in the United States) recognizes retailers who receive outstanding online customer satisfaction scores throughout a one-year period as rated by millions of verified online buyers. <a href="http://www.brownies.com/default.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Fairytale Brownies</a> has won this prestigious award for the past twelve consecutive years. <span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">What makes this award so special is that it is based on real customer feedback.&nbsp;</span>Additionally, this year (2014) Fairytale Brownies placed in the Platinum Award category. The Platinum Award in awarded to retailers that not only achieve winner status, but also earn a score of at least 9 out of 10 in all seven key satisfaction areas reviewed for the award. <span style="line-height: 1.6;">Among the factors taking into consideration to be named a BizRate Circle of Excellence winner are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Overall Satisfaction</li>
<li>Product Selection</li>
<li>Ease of Finding</li>
<li>Repurchase Intent</li>
<li>On-time Delivery</li>
<li>Product Met Expectations</li>
<li>Customer Support</li>
</ul>
<p>To see what feedback Fairytale Brownies customers have left, here is a link to our BizRate page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bizrate.com/reviews/fairytale-brownies/25015/" target="_blank">http://www.bizrate.com/reviews/fairytale-brownies/25015/</a>. I love to see all of the green happy faces. That means we&#39;re doing something right. To find more information on Fairytale Brownies gourmet brownie, cookie and bar gifts, visit us online at <a href="http://www.brownies.com/default.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">brownies.com</a>.</p>
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<p><img alt="BizRate Circle of Excellence Award 2014" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/69a9bfdb-1f4c-4bdf-8a89-17464f07a6a4/Image/e4ee0d48c9ebd17723d73c58c88c55f8/bizrate_award.jpg" style="width: 545px; height: 612px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;" /></p>
FeaturedFri, 21 Nov 2014 21:12:26 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/bizrate-platimum-circle-of-excellence-2014-winnersHilary LeeSweet Treats Are a Must at Every Wedding Receptionhttp://blog.brownies.com/sweet-treats-are-a-must-at-every-wedding-reception
<p>There&#39;s something about a wedding. Whether an extravagant affair or a simple civil ceremony, the romance of it all warms my heart.</p>
<p><img alt="gourmet brownies" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/567b03b6-3dcd-445c-99e3-1f6b165b42e4/Image/a3560320e2b7fd3adae807033e48b1b1/marenes_wedding_6286_w1024.jpeg" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" />Although the celebration after the vows also can be extravagant or simple, one fact remains:. Something sweet ALWAYS is served. Cake, cupcakes, pie, candy, cookies, fudge brownies - as the official dessert or a gift favor takeaway, a sweet treat is required.</p>
<p>A good friend of mine in the Midwest was married this past summer.</p>
<p><img alt="gourmet brownies" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/567b03b6-3dcd-445c-99e3-1f6b165b42e4/Image/c43884f05d669945860a5fd0328ab40b/marenes_wedding_4634_w1024.jpeg" style="float: left; width: 300px; height: 451px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" /></p>
<p>Although I couldn&#39;t make it to her bridal shower, I sent her a gift and some <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/photo-tin-sprite-24.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">fudge brownies</a> with her engagement photo on it to use as a keepsake box.</p>
<p>After receiving the gift, she remembered that our bite-sized Magic Morsels are wrapped in purple foil - the color of her bridesmaids&#39; dresses! The Morsels would be a perfect fit as table favors for her reception.</p>
<p>She ordered them in <a href="http://www.brownies.com/category/bulk-magic-morsels.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">bulk</a> in a variety of flavors.</p>
<p>The Magic Morsels <a href="http://www.brownies.com/product/morsel-extravaganza.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">gourmet brownies</a> were such a hit, that several people approached the mother of the bride with news that they spotted an unknown woman wandering around the dinner tables putting brownies in her purse BEFORE the reception began. The woman obviously knew Fairytale Brownies&#39; reputation for quality.</p>
<p>It&#39;s a good thing the bride purchased plenty of brownies. Everyone still received a fudgy sweet treat, despite the woman with the quick hands.</p>
<p><img alt="gourmet brownies" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/567b03b6-3dcd-445c-99e3-1f6b165b42e4/Image/15685a131d896703406d25a116e397d9/marenes_wedding_4618_w1024.jpeg" style="margin: 8px 4px; float: left; width: 300px; height: 260px;" /></p>
FeaturedTue, 18 Nov 2014 15:50:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/sweet-treats-are-a-must-at-every-wedding-receptionAlyssa AndrewsDon't stress over gifting this year, focus on the benefits!http://blog.brownies.com/dont-stress-over-gifting-this-year2c-focus-on-the-benefits
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">We do it for people&rsquo;s birthdays, when they are sick, around the holidays, and sometimes just because. Gifting is a huge part of our culture and steeped in tradition. With the holidays coming up I am sure many of you have gifting on your mind, and it can get a bit overwhelming. Before we start making our lists and getting caught up in the shopping frenzy, I&rsquo;d like to take a moment to remind us all of the benefits of gift giving.</span></p>
<p>Start with this question: Why do you give gifts?</p>
<p>&ldquo;I like to make someone else feel good,&rdquo; is a common response. However, the benefits also extend to the giver and the relationship between them and their recipient. When you decide to give a gift to someone, you are thinking about them. You consider their likes and dislikes. The search for the gift itself can be an emotional lift and reinforce your relationship. You show an interest and appreciation toward another person and this strengthens the bond and it also helps to define the relationship.</p>
<p>According to Devin A. Byrd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences at South University &mdash; Savannah, &ldquo;If it is friend to friend, people will remain thoughtful,&rdquo; Byrd says. &ldquo;If it is a romantic relationship, people will try to go for sentiment as well. [Gift-giving] taps into how we want to connect with that individual.&rdquo;</p>
<p>You have probably heard the phrase, &ldquo;better to give than to receive.&rdquo; This has to do with the benefits of altruism - unselfish concern for the well-being of others. Studies show that altruism is good for your emotional well-being, and can enhance your peace of mind. Also, what goes around comes back around. People who are altruistic tend to reap what they sow in the form of favors and social support from others, even people they didn&rsquo;t directly help. You could almost say that gift giving creates good karma.</p>
<p>Another benefit that I found interesting is that gifting helps to reduce guilt. This is truer for people who are giving from far away. When you can not be with your friends and family, gifting is a way to let them know you are thinking of them, and they in turn receive your gift and think of you.</p>
<p>This last benefit is particularly true for me this year. My family is meeting up in Washington for Christmas, and because of my schedule I won&rsquo;t be able to join them. However, I can send them something that will make them think of me, so I will be there in spirit. When they receive that impressive gift tower and know that inside are Belgian dark chocolate brownies they will get excited and think of me! This is also the beauty of mail order gifting. It simplifies the process and saves a trip to the post office. The process and benefits of choosing a gift for someone is still there, but you can shop from anywhere and have the gift shipped directly to them.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So while you are shopping for gifts this year, do not stress out. Gifting is supposed to be fun and beneficial for you, your recipient, and your relationship. If you do start to find it challenging, remember that <a href="http://www.brownies.com/default.aspx?scid=BLOG" target="_blank">Fairytale Brownies</a> is here to simplify gift giving. Once they receive a brownie gift from you, they will be requesting it again and again. &ldquo;Cousin (insert your name here) sent us those amazing brownies again, dibs on the Toffee Crunch!&rdquo;</p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/a4e75bfc-8864-4c53-983f-9c6a418b2e50/Image/df28b081c696325e6ba1c7179b268d0f/gifting.jpg" /></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Co-founders&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.6;">D</span><span style="line-height: 1.6;">avid Kravetz and Eileen Spitalny receive a gift from their employees during Fairytale&#39;s 20th anniversary.</span></p>
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<p><img alt="" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/ff23ca86-5016-423d-b8e7-eea72065d36e/a4e75bfc-8864-4c53-983f-9c6a418b2e50/Image/bf2b3b5995b9802fcc540bc4a5981485/rf305_1.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></p>
<p>Delight them with a Majetic Tower Gift&nbsp;</p>
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FeaturedFri, 07 Nov 2014 19:20:00 +0000http://blog.brownies.com/dont-stress-over-gifting-this-year2c-focus-on-the-benefitsColleen Flynn